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ST. LOUIS POST- DISPATCH TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1960 ST. LOUIS POST- DISPATCH 3 A SCHLAFLY NAMED HEAD OF SCHOOL BOARD'S BUDGET GROUP Succeeds Mrs. FriedeMichael J. Hart, The Rev.

John J. Hicks Become Members of Committee. Daniel L. Schlafly was named chairman of the Board of Education's budget committee yesterday. He succeeds Mrs.

Irma H. Friede, who suffered a hip injury in a fall at her home last Friday. To fill the vacancy created by Mrs. Friede's absence, Michael J. Hart was named a member of the committee.

In addition, the Rev. John J. Hicks was appointed to replace Charles J. Dyer, who has missed all the committee's meetings because of illness. Besides the five members of the budget committee, Board President H.

Lee Bruns and Oscar A. Ehrhardt also attended yesterday's meeting. Four-Hour Meeting. The meeting lasted more than four hours, but members declined to say what action, if any, the committee had taken. The group's work must be finished by next Tuesday, when the board holds its regular monthly meeting.

The committee has been studying a school budget that could total as much as $79,500,000 for the next two fiscal years. It includes a $600-a-year salary increase for teachers; a cost-of-living increase for most non teaching employes; tional social security and school employes pension benefits, and much of the school maintenance work which was eliminated from the current budget because of a shortage of funds. An unusual aspect of this year's budget study was the creation. of a maintenance needs committee, headed by Board Member James F. Morrell, who is also a member of the budget committee.

Building Dept. Checked. This group has been meeting to study only the budget of the building department and was to make its recommendations to the budget committee. Some school officials viewed the creation of this committee as an effort to keep a close watch on the economy-minded acting commissioner of school buildings, Harold E. Dessau.

A special election on a new tax rate that the board will propose will be held March 22. The present tax is $1.51 on each $100 assessed property valuation. It is expected that the board will also submit a bond issue proposal for capital improvements at the same election. BOY, 7, SUFFERS HEAD INJURIES WHEN HIT BY CAR Alfred Williams, 7 years old, suffered head injuries when he was struck by an automobile yesterday on Finney avenue near Vandeventer avenue. He was taken to Homer G.

Phillips Hospital, The driver of the automobile, William Turner, told police he had just made a right turn from Vandeventer onto Finney when he heard a scream and stopped his car. Witnesses said they saw the boy run diagonally across the street in front of the vehicle. Turner, 73 years old, 3746 Finney, was not booked. The boy is the son of Mrs. Luvetra Minor of 1116 North Vandeventer.

HURT IN AUTO COLLISION ON MARK TWAIN HIGHWAY Joseph Carraway, a steel worker, suffered three fractured ribs and bruises on his body today when his automobile struck a stalled car on Mark Twain Expressway at the Goodfellow boulevard underpass. Rocco F. Mantro, 1435 West Duchesne drive, Florissant, had left his stalled car on the expressway and was walking for help on Goodfellow when the accident happened, police said. Carraway, 43 years old, 2721 North Hanley road, Wellston, was taken to City Hospital. Early rush-hour traffic was delayed by the accident.

Police directed traffic around the two cars. Missouri- -Illinois Forecasts Missouri: Cloudy tonight and tomorrow with rain or drizzle bein west tonight and spreading over most of state by tomorrow; warmer tonight; low tonight from 30s in northeast to 40s in southwest; high tomorrow from 40s in north to lower 50s in south. Illinois: Considerable cloudiness tonight and not quite so cold in northwest; cloudy and a little warmer tomorrow with rain likely by afternoon or night; low tonight from 26 to 32 in north to lower 30s in south; high tomorrow from 36 to 45 in north to 45 to 52 in south. Family Homeless After Fire -By B. HEAGHNEY and her five children, destroyed their home at 7504 Tennessee left: MARGARET, 7 years old; LOUIS, 14; The family lost all their belongings, except ing.

The dogs belong to the neighbor. BOARD BEGINS HEARING CAPE BANK'S APPEAL By EDWARD H. THORNTON A Staff Correspondent of the Post-Dispatch. JEFFERSON CITY, Feb. 2- Hearing of the appeal of the proposed Bank of Cape Girardeau from the denial of its charter application opened here today before the State Banking Board.

Appearing in opposition to issuance of the charter were the two existing banks. Their officers lent $150,000 to incorporators of the new bank, which would be their competitor. The Bank of Gordonville group, whose appeal was heard last week, also is opposing a charter for the Bank of Cape Girardeau. Jack O. Knehans, member of a law firm that represents the existing First National Bank of Cape Girardeau, and an incorporator of the proposed new bank, Knehans was testified the first that the witness.

incorpators of the proposed Bank of Cape Girardeau anticipated that deposits would total 000 first year operation and would grow to $3,000,000 after the second year and to 000,000 at the end of the third year. Brochure Filed. Knehans said the anticipated deposits were set forth in a brochure filed with State Finance Commissioner G. Hubert Bates. Jack O.

Oliver, attorney for the Bank of Gordonville group, brought out, through crossexamination of the witness, that the brochure was filed with Bates last June 25, more than a month after the charter application was filed. Bates denied both charter applications. The board, headed by Richard R. Nacy Jefferson City banker and Democratic politician, accepted for the present hearing depositions of 19 Girardeau residents which were read into the record at. last week's sessions in the Gordonville appeal.

In the depositions, business and professional men expressed the opinion that there is no need for a third bank in Cape Girardeau. The depositions for the attorneys First National and Farmers and Merchants Banks. Discussing testimony presented last week that Richard B. Nacy a Jefferson City attorney and son of the banking board chairman, attended a meeting in Cape Girardeau last May 6 at which the financing of the proposed Bank of Cape Girardeau was discussed, Knehans testified that he had not announced the purpose of the meeting in advance. Difference on Flight.

The witness said that when Nacy learned the purpose of the conference, he stated that neither he nor his law firm could take any part in the matter. Knehans said Nacy took the charter application to Jefferson City by plane the following day "as a favor." There was testimony last a Post-Dispatch Photographer. photographed at home of a avenue early today. The MARY, 13, PATRICIA. clothing they are wear- FIREMEN FREE BOY WEDGED IN VACUUM CLEANER Members of the Ballwin Fire Department had to resort to a hacksaw to free a 19-month-old boy today from the canister of a vacuum cleaner in which he became wedged.

Bryan Fiehler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Fiehler, 8 Sunset lane, Ballwin, was sitting on the edge of the container when it was disconnected and not running. In some manner the youngster got into theh canister up to his waist and began to cry out. Police took a look at Bryan's predicament and decided it was a job for the firemen.

The latter required only a few minutes to cut the metal and turn Bryan's howls to smiles. MRS, LUCY G. DUNHAM DIES; SALVATION ARMY EX-OFFICER Mrs. Lucy G. Dunham, retired Salvation Army officer, died of infirmities today at the Masonic Home of Missouri.

She was 88 years old and had a record of 69 years' service in the Salvation Army. She and her husband, the late David F. Dunham, whom she married in the service, were lieutenant colonels when they retired in 1925. After her retirement, Mrs. Dunham continued to serve as an evangelist for many years.

Surviving are two sons, William F. Dunham, East St. Louis, and David O. Dunham, Flat River, and a daughter, Mrs. Grace Emma Hargett.

Pontiac, Mich. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the Salvation Army's Wellston Tabernacle, 6203 Cote Brilliante avenue, with burial in Valhalla Cemetery. FIVE EAST SIDE TOWNSHIPS VOTE ON HOSPITAL DISTRICT Voters in five Madison county townships vote today on whether to establish a hospital district. The polls opened at 6 and will remain open until 6 p.m.

The district was proposed by a citzens' group in conjunction with the Edwardsville Chamber of Commerce. A study by a team of hospital consultants indicated the need for a 65-bed general medical and surgical hospital, sponsors proposal said. The survey was made last year. district Townships are within Collinsville, the proposed. wardsville, Fort Russell, Hamel and Pin Oak.

week that the plane was chartered for the flight by the First National Bank. A survey prepared by a St. Louis firm of market analysts, asserting that a third bank is needed, was introduced. Edward G. Doody, president of the survey firm, identified the exhibit.

Officers of the two existing banks testified last week that they considered the lending of capital funds to the incorporators of the proposed new bank "good business." The witnesses praised the credit backgrounds of the borrowers, who obtained loans on signatures. See the modern contact lens way! More than million people have discovered the modern contact lens way to better vision! Why don't you try it? Contact lenses are not only comfortable and carefree to wear, but are sensibly priced. Come in today to see them or call CE. 1-6500 for information. SBF Optical -Street, Downtown; Second, Westroads Stir, Can as HOME'S INTERIOR BURNED; SIX IN FAMILY ROUTED Flames Discovered Near Oil Stove-Loss Set at $2500-Neighbors Provide Shelter.

Mrs. William B. Heaghney and her five children were made homeless early today by a fire which swept through their threeroom frame home at 7504 Tennessee avenue. Mrs. Heaghney, whose husband is a patient in Firmin Desloge Hospital, awakened at 3:20 a.m.

and discovered flames near oil stove the bedroom. She threw a pan of water on the fire, which spread across the floor. Awakening the children, she hurried them outside in hastily donned attire. Neighbors gave the family temporary shelter. Firemen said the small home was in flames when they arrived and adjacent houses were threatened.

The interior of the Heaghney home was completely burned, and clothing and ture were destroyed. Damage was estimated at $2500 by firemen. Police said the home was insured and they planned to seek assistance of fraternal organizations in obtaining new clothing for the family. The children are Louis, 14 years old; Mary, 13; Patricia, 11; Margaret, 7, and Jerry, 5. Heaghney, an oiler in an industrial plant, is suffering from a stomach ailment.

The St. Louis Bi-State chapter of the American Red Cross provided food, financial assistance and clothing for the family and is seeking housing accommodations until the home can be repaired. KENNEDY ENTERS SPRING PRIMARY IN MARYLAND ANNAPOLIS, Feb. 2 (AP) -Senator John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts today entered Maryland's May primary.

Unless there is some opposition from other front-runners for the Democratic presidential nomination and none is in sight-Kennedy is virtually assured of Maryland's 24 votes on at least the first COUNTY COUNCIL STUDIES CHANGE IN REVENUE BILL Under Amendment Considered, Assessor Would Still Be Elective Official. Members of the St. Louis County Council are considering amending the Bohrer bill so that the county assessor would continue to be an elective official, the Post-Dispatch was told todaYhe bill, introduced by Councilman George E. Bohrer, Sixth District Republican, proposes establishment of a county revenue department with an elected director who would appoint three deputies, an assessor, a tax clerk and a collector. The bill is to come up before the council tomorrow for perfection, but Council Chairman Maurice M.

Abramson Third District, said the measure would be referred to a committee for further study. Abramson, who appointed the committee, is a member with Councilman Russell A. Grantham Fifth District, and Bohrer. Grantham is chairman of the committee. May Offer Amendment.

Abramson said he might offer an amendment to make the assessor an elected official. Grantham indicated ne might support the proposal. Both men quoted Bohrer as having said that the assessor possibly should be made elective because he will have "discretionary" powers in the proposed revenue department. Bohrer is in a hospital and was not available for comment. Abramson said, however, that the principal reason for referring the bill to committee for further study was that the measure does not take into consideration the fact that functions of the tax department have been mechanized.

Last week, the council passed a bill establishing a Records Billing and Tabulating Service Bureau equipped with business machines to handle the work of the collector and other departments of the county government. The council chairman declined to disclose what other amendments or revisions he might pro- round of convention balloting. pose to the study committee, but M-SQUAD Action-packed tales of Chicago's special police squad--starring LEE MARVIN as Detective Lt. Ballinger TONIGHT at 9 Sty Burr Fuller DOWNTOWN and WESTROADS New! 1960 Zenith TV lets you see more of the picture $29995 With trade-in Bigger, yes, but compared to 21" sets, you see more of the televised scene, because of new picture shape. Has dust-tight picture glass; ends.

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Asked whether he favors the Bohrer bill, Abramson replied, "With certain modifications and additions, I can't say I'm against it." Grantham said he "probably" would propose that a tabulation bureau supervisor be substituted for the tax clerk provided for in the present bill. Both offices would be appointed. "There is no need for. a tax clerk with the mechanical operation," Grantham said. "Tax extension duties are virtually automatic with the use of mechanical equipment." Grantham said the study mittee would "have to discuss whether the assessor should be elected appointed." He said his "main" interest was to see that the bill establishes the proper organization for mechanical operations.

The Bohrer bill, which is in the form of a charter amendment, is opposed by Mrs. Peter F. Wulfing, chairman of the Citizens for Charter Reform, which is backing a broader proposal. The reform group's proposal calls for an appointed revenue director with all of the revenue department employes under the merit system. The group is preparing to circulate petitions to put its proposal on the ballot.

Bohrer entered Jewish Hospital last Friday for treatment of a heart ailment. 15 Die in African Train Crash. JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Feb. 2 (UPI)-Fifteen Africans were killed wher. a freight train crashed into a standing passenger train near Devon in eastern Transvaal last night, it was reported today.

Smart men buy CLIPPER CRAFT. Werner-Hilton EX- -CONVICT WILL BE TRIED IN 1946 HOODLUM KILLING Joseph Burnett Held in Death of Cuckoo Gangster Lawrence Drewer 14 Years Ago. MRS. WILLIAM neighbor after fire children are, from 11, and JERRY, 5. MOBILE RESERVE, POLICE CANINE DIVISION MERGED The police mobile reserve and canine divisions were merged today Chief Curtis Brostron.

Lt. Robert Matteson, commander of the mobile reserve, will be in charge of the merged unit. Brostron said the consolidation was made to improve the flexibility of the reserve unit and supervision of the activities of the canine division. Under the merged operation, there will be seven sergeants to supervise the work of the dogs and their handlers, he said. Formerly there was only one.

A special in-service training program will be held next Monday and Tuesday for the new division. Instruction will be given in firearms, crowd control, questioning of suspicious persons and policing disaster-stricken areas. Brostron said that Sgt. Eugene Broaders will continue to administer the canine section of the new unit. The canine section formerly was an independent unit, operating under the bureau of field operations.

HOMICIDE VERDICT IN DEATH OF MAN HIT BY INTRUDER A verdict of homicide at the hands of persons unknown was returned today by a jury in the death of Warren L. Becker, a postal clerk, who was struck twice with the butt of a shotgun by one of two men in front of his home at New Halls Ferry and Douglas roads in St. Louis county on Jan. 9. James J.

Schweppe, Becker's son-in-law, who live with the Beckers, testified that Becker ordered the two men off his property twice. With no warning, one of them swung shotgun, striking Becker in jaw the and then hitting him on top of head with it. The men were Negroes, Schweppe said, and had insisted on going hunting on Becker's land. After the attack, Schweppe ran to a tavern and called police. The hunters fled in an automobile.

A coroner's physician said Becker died of a coronary thrombosis as a result of a fractured jaw. He died on Jan. 28 at Firmin Desloge Hospital. YOUTHS ADMIT BREAKING INTO 4 BUSINESS PLACES Two youths, 19 and 16 years old, were held today after they admitted breaking into four business establishments Sunday afternoon and knocking the nation off a safe. Two portable radios and six cents were stolen.

The 19-year-old youth, who said he is Virgil Smith, living in the 1200 block of South Jefferson avenue, and the 16-year-old boy were stopped for questioning by two officers of the mobile reserve at Twelfth street and Chouteau avenue Sunday. Places to which the youths said they gained entrance by breaking windows were: William A. Hellmich, 1560 Papin street; Paper Box 700 South Seventeenth street, where they damaged a safe and stole six cents from a desk; St. Louis Envelope 815 South Seventeenth, and the St. Louis Plumbing Heating Supply 1701 Chouteau avenue.

JOSEPH SCHNAIDER BREWERY BEING RAZED, BUILT IN 1865 Razing operations have started at the old Joseph Schnaider Brewery, Mississippi and Chouteau avenues, it was reported today by Dr. William G. Swekosky, a dentist whose hobby is the study of old St. Louis buildings. Joseph Schnaider, a native of Germany, built the brewery in 1865, after operating several breweries previously.

The new brewery was larger than the others and had a beer garden at the rear. Schnaider's new brewery became one of the most popular places in St. Louis. Concerts and stage plays were presented there on an open-air stage. Schnaider died on a trip to Germany about 1879.

Joseph L. Burnett, a former convict, will be prosecuted for the murder 14 years ago of Law. rence Drewer, Cuckoo gangster and bank robber, Circuit Attorney Thomas F. Eagleton said A today. Burnett, 45 years old, was arrested by St.

Louis detectives yesterday as he was released from the Menard (Ill.) Penitentiary, where he had served 14 years for burglary. He was taken to police headquarters and booked on a murder indictment by a circuit court grand jury in July 1946. Drewer was shot to death Jan. 4, 1946, at West Pine boulevard and Sarah street, where he was reported to have kept an appointment to meet Burnett. Robert Lee Robertson, a St.

Louis bank robber then awaiting sentencing at Springfield, told St. Louis police that Drewer had rebuked Burnett for "talking too much" about robberies Drewer's gang had committed in Illinois. Robertson said Drewer was feared because he had killed other members of his gang, and Burnett decided to kill him. According to Robertson's account to authorities, Burnett placed the blame for "talking" on another member of Drewer's gang. It was agreed that Burnett would kill the man he accused for $3000, Robertson said.

Drewer agreed to deliver the money at the meeting at West Pine and Sarah, Robertson said Burnett told him later. Burnett was accompanied the late Frank (Cotton) Eppelsheimer, an Egan gangster, when he kept the appointment, Robertson said. Drewer left his car and walked toward Burnett's automobile, Robertson said Burnett told him. A pistol shot missed Drewer, who grabbed a woman passerby as a shield. The woman broke away, and Drewer was killed by a blast from a shotgun.

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